Add 72/98 and 2/14
72/98 + 2/14 is 43/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 14 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
72/98 = 72 × 1/98 × 1 = 72/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
2/14 = 2 × 7/14 × 7 = 14/98 - Add the two like fractions:
72/98 + 14/98 = 72 + 14/98 = 86/98 - 86/98 simplified gives 43/49
- So, 72/98 + 2/14 = 43/49
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